Bicyclist struck, killed was surgeon, researcher

Bouquets of flowers were left at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street as a memorial to the cyclist who was struck and killed on Friday. Credit: Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Anita Kurmann, 38, was an endocrine surgeon from Switzerland who spent three years as a Beth Israel research fellow.

Republican presidential debate

Trump?s latest blast fuels calls for apology, withdrawal

Donald Trump was criticized for comments suggesting that Megyn Kelly questioned him forcefully because she was menstruating.

The deck of the Andrea Doria, which sank off the Nantucket coast in 1956. Credit: Steve Gatto

In the depths, the Andrea Doria claimed another

Despite his years of experience, Tom Pritchard went missing last month while exploring the wreckage off the Nantucket coast.

Margaret Marie displayed the InstaAid icons that she helped develop.

Need help? There?s an app for that

A Boston Home resident partnered with MIT students to create a system that lets patients summon aid with a tap on an iPad.

At AFC Doctors Express, in Burlington, Dr. Kristina Orio consulted with a patient who was following up on a hand injury.

Walk-in clinics force big medicine to rethink

Consumers are looking to get basic medical care faster and more conveniently, and retailers are filling the gap.

Foul play ruled out in pool death of 4-year-old boy

The boy was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at a relative?s home in Norwood on Friday afternoon.

Verizon will end discounted phones under new service plans

The move was made in the name of simplification, but it could result in some customers paying more.

Trooper Daniel Herman (top) stood on Deer Island, where Baby Doe was found. Evidence (above) was sent to Utah for isotope analysis.
At left, Winthrop Detectives Timothy Callinan (far right) and Wayne Carter followed up on a Baby Doe tip with Andrea Mesa and her son Anthony. Below, Trooper Daniel Herman?s office held photos of girls ruled out from being the child. At bottom, stuffed animals and dolls are part of a shrine to her on Deer Island.

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A hunt for clues on an innocent lost

For the detectives trying to identify the little girl found dead on Deer Island, it is a painstaking, passionate quest.

Aug 8, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) celebrates in front of Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (34) after hitting a home run in the sixth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers 7, Red Sox 6

David Ortiz hits 489th homer but Tigers rally past Red Sox

Victor Martinez?s shot in the seventh won it for Detroit after Ortiz had put the Sox ahead with his third homer in four games.

John Farrell (left) and the Red Sox need to solve their pitching issues.

NICK CAFARDO I SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES

Here are some suggestions on how to fix the Red Sox

Over the last seven days, we have received input from baseball executives, scouts, and coaches.

A 35mm black and white negative depicting a moment from Janis Joplin?s last concert, held at Harvard Stadium.

Janis Joplin?s final concert captured in photo collection

A Danvers company is sharing with the world a trove of important artifacts from the 1970 event at Harvard Stadium.

NFLPA, NFL make arguments known ahead of Tom Brady settlement conference

Each side filed motions Friday in advance of Wednesday?s settlement conference.

President Barack Obama drove a golf cart Saturday at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs.

Obama tees off on first full day of Martha?s Vineyard vacation

President Obama spent the day playing golf with actor-comedian Larry David and fund-raiser Robert Wolf, among others.

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Amador relies on public help for his art, based on blueprints that he hands out.

Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Eve Meyer, 13, and her dad Cliff worked on a sand art design Saturday at Constitution Beach in East Boston.

Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Sand artist Andres Amador spoke with Eve Meyer and her father Cliff.

Barry Chin/Globe Staff

A design that could be as fleeting as it is intricate.

Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Andres Amador, with his 14-month-old son Kavi, coached Kayla Koury of Boston and Maija Erickson of Stoneham.

Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Aliah Roger of Marblehead incorporated sea shells in a design.

Constitution Beach transformed with sand art

Families, artists, and casual passersby picked up rakes and labored on patches of sand, instructed by the renowned Andres Amador.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Bob Cousy, Boston?s timeless treasure

He is simply ?The Cooz.? And Sunday, he is 87 years old.

Newton, MA -- 07/11/15 --

Paint Whisperer gives his unvarnished opinion

Bob Baia isn?t a therapist or spiritual guru, but his temple is a simple Newton lumberyard.

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/07/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/2015-08-07T012432Z_382773491_TB3EB8703WL47_RTRMADP_3_USA-ELECTION-REPUBLICANS[1]-8417.jpg 7 key moments from the Republican presidential debate

Here are seven critical moments from the most consequential day yet in the 2016 Republican presidential race.

Opinion

Dr. Manisha Juthani-Mehta

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/07/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/0808oped_doctor3.jpg When doctors make mistakes, the guilt stays with us

The technologist looked at me with piercing eyes and said, ?I know you. You took care of my dad. Because of you, he suffered and died in pain.?

The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

70 years after the atomic bombs

The 70th anniversary of the world?s first nuclear attack was marked this week.

BetaBoston

BetaBoston | Innovation Economy

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/07/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/kirsner-4514.jpg With hiring apps, companies can get employees on demand

The days of the resume and the sweaty sit-down interview may be dwindling.

Crux

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/07/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/pope150-846.jpg The ?Francis agenda? is making inroads in the US

From the environment to annulments, Francis? priorities are influencing the Church in the United States.